Effect of Caudal Nalbuphine on Postoperative Analgesia in Children

Nalbuphine as an Adjuvant to Caudal Bupivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia in Children Undergoing Hypospadias Repair

Nalbuphine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine caudal anesthesia for postoperative analgesia in children undergoing Hypospadias repair.

2 groups, 30 patients each

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children undergoing elective Hypospadias repair
• with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I
• age 2-10 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Coagulation disorder
• allergy to study medications
• major malformations of the lower spine or meninges or any cutaneous or subcutaneous lesion at the site of injection.